Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation · 3 months ago
Program Manager- After School Programs
Bronx, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $75K/yrNew York Edge is New York’s leading provider of after-school programs, dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap among underserved students. The Program Manager is responsible for the operation and success of multiple after-school programs, overseeing curriculum development, staff recruitment, and compliance with regulations.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Train Program Director in areas of recruitment, scheduling, staffing, program design, and Sports & Arts philosophy
Provide crisis management
Negotiate with Principals on issues of space, staffing, activities, etc
Liaison with Funders
Speak to parents about incidents and general concerns
Program Development & Evaluation
Conduct periodic site visits and provide feedback to Program Directors
Deliver specific qualitative assessments of all aspects of the programs
Attend weekly meetings with Directors, other Program Managers, Office Personnel, Department Directors, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Data, Development and Communications
Assist Program Directors with program design
Conduct Program evaluations
Meet with Program Directors to establish quarterly goals and review overall program performance Assess and evaluate program quality through site visits and discussions with Program Directors and school administrators (provide diplomatic and constructive criticism as well as encouragement and praise)
Assist site coordinators in the development of age and site appropriate curricula
Facilitate resources and service allocation such as; access to snack, security and fingerprinting, etc.)
Build collaboration between key after-school stakeholders, especially site coordinators, principals, to support the institutionalization of after-school programs
Encourage and support Program Directors and line staff in their professional development (identify problem areas and potential weaknesses) to build the field of after-school staff and improve program operations, offerings and atmosphere
Assist Program Directors in the development of needs assessment within their school communities and monitor the implementation of strategies to address those needs
Administrative Supervision
Work closely with Program Directors, school principals and other key stakeholders to ensure RoP is met
Ensures all programs within the portfolio are compliant with DYCD, DOE and DOHMH regulations, timelines and are staying abreast of all local, state and federal pandemic management conditions and requirements
This position is required to travel to multiple locations within NYC in order to meet and ensure New York Edge programs are meeting contractual obligations
Enforce New York Edge policies to ensure compliance with grant agreements and regulations mandated by after-school partners, e.g., DOE, DYCD, OCFS, DOH and other funding sources
Monitor attendance reports and follow-up on individual site issues related to attendance, enrollment and contract compliance issues
Oversee fiscal management of programs, including analysis and completion of budgets, approval on expense reports and approving and issuing reimbursement to programs
Develop fiscal strategies with the accounting department
Review, edit and approve quarterly reports for submission
Follow-up on communications that miss their destinations
Write annual program appraisals to program directors of Champions Clubs
Develop networks amongst Program Directors and other Program Directors who are struggling with similar issues at the site level
Ensure each site maintains program files and other required documentations (DOH compliance)
Maintain comprehensive files for legal, correspondence, financial and grant compliance purposes
Participate in the grant review process for new after-school programs
Serve as an external communication resource for New York Edge regarding issues of program quality, funding, training, research, and on-going partnerships and initiatives (e.g., relations with potential funders, policy makers from other cities, etc.)
Serve as a knowledge-base about New York Edge programs by providing qualitative and anecdotal data to shape New York Edge policies as well as the growing field of after-school programming
Advocate for Program Directors through New York Edge leadership and assist New York Edge in understanding site-based experiences
Recommend programs for new New York Edge initiatives, promising practices, and research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Education
Prior work experience in urban education, including supervisory experience
All Program Directors are required to complete a mandatory 15-hour OCFS Health and Safety Classroom course within three (3) months of employment to maintain Department of Health and Mental Hygiene compliance at site
Preferred
Teaching and afterschool management experience preferred
Company
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
SASF's MISSION: To help bridge the academic performance gap among under-achieving students by extending the school day and year with wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve New York City children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase